Colin Sarabosing and Brandon Luo Junior Division Exhibit Student … · 2020. 9. 18. · Colin Sarabosing and Brandon Luo Junior Division Exhibit Student Composed Words: 490 Process

“A World Not Built For Me”- Steve Serio

Timothy Nugent Strives for a

More Accessible World.

Colin Sarabosing and Brandon Luo

Junior Division

Exhibit

Student Composed Words: 490

Process Paper Word Count: 439

Exhibit Photo/Illustration #1




Teresa Skinner(Executive Director of Parasport Spokane): "Tim Nugent was a huge catalyst in changing people's perception of

somebody with a disability and recognizing the power of sports."








1945 WWII ends. The G.I. Bill is signed into law.

1948 Timothy Nugent is assigned to assist people with disabilities at the University of Illinois, and he establishes the Rehabilitation Education Center.

1949 Nugent organizes the NWBA and the first wheelchair basketball team, the Gizz Kids.

1952 Timothy Nugent implements the first wheelchair bus route, curb cuts, and ramps.

1968 Architectural Barriers Act is passed, making it mandatory for buildings to be accessible.

1990 The Americans with Disabilities Act is signed, illegalizing discrimination against people with disabilities in all public areas


Exhibit Media (optional)The exhibit category allows students to embed up to three minutes of media into their exhibit. For example, students may have wanted to include music or a video of an interview as part of their exhibit design. Students should not feel pressured to submit an embedded media link if this media was not part of their physical exhibit. Embedded media is optional.

Call to Action

https://youtu.be/0CkParifBGo

https://youtu.be/0CkParifBGo

Process PaperOriginally, we were interested in the development of technology for people with

disabilities. We came across the topic of tactile pavement and the inventor, Syechii

Miyake. However, we determined that this topic was not the turning point for people with

disabilities, there was something more influential. Thus, we came across Dr. Timothy

Nugent, the “Father of Accessibility.” He was an original, influential, and intuitive activist

for people with disabilities. Dr. Nugent had shifted the general perception of people with

disabilities to a significantly improved one.

As Timothy Nugent started his advocacy at the University of Illinois, we started

our research on the University of Illinois archives. This provided us with pictures and

background information. From there, we continued by searching on KCLS databases,

such as eLibrary, which us with many more articles on his accomplishments and his

methods. To advance our understanding on disability justice today, we researched local

advocates building off Dr. Nugent’s work. Robert Blumenfeld, the associate director of

an advocation organization called Alliance of People with disAbilities was a prime

example of a modern advocate building off Nugent’s accomplishments. Through this

interview, we gained a better understanding of how disability justice has improved since

the 1900’s. We learned that Dr. Nugent also founded the NWBA (National Wheelchair

Basketball Team) as a way to break social barriers for people with disabilities. To get a

better perspective on the impact of wheelchair sports, we interviewed the Olympics

Team USA captain, Steve Serio, who knew of Nugent’s accomplishments. From our

interview with Robert Blumenfeld, we discovered that a big part of advocacy comes in

legislative areas. We interviewed the city council administrator for disability justice,

Blayne Amson, who provided us with a better understanding of equity versus

compliance. These interviews really helped us to understand how Timothy Nugent has

shaped society today.

We chose to do an exhibit because part of Timothy Nugent’s work was creating

accessibility improvements. Wheelchairs are a big reflection of Timothy Nugent’s work

to make people with disabilities independent and able to commute. We constructed our

exhibit out of foam, cutting it using a hot-wire and circular saw.

Timothy Nugent directly relates to the theme of Breaking Barriers because

before Timothy Nugent’s work, people with disabilities were kept in institutions, creating

a barrier between them and the “able-bodied”. This prohibited them from obtaining jobs,

recreation, and education. Timothy Nugent broke that barrier through advocacy, the

founding of the NWBA, and by making the University of Illinois accessible to everyone.

This change in the world and Nugent’s constant avocation was a big factor in why our

world is as inclusive and accessible as it is today.

Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

Primary Sources

“19 Futuristic Concept Wheelchair Designs.” KD Smart Chair, 23 May 2016,

This primary source informed us on the new modern designs for wheelchairs. We used this for our Long-Term impact.

A mother to a daughter, Page 1/2. University of Illinois: Part One - Overcoming Barriers

This is a letter from a mother to a daughter depicting the negative image of people with disabilities in the 1950’s. This helped us in the Context and the Heart of the story.

Amson, Blayne. Personal interview. 19 December 2019.

This interview gave us a greater understanding on the ADA, and how to treat people with disabilities with respect.

Blumenfeld, Robert. Personal interview. 11 November 2019.

This interview gave us the perspective of a modern advocate for people with disabilities. We used this in our media element of our exhibit and also our long-term effect.

Carter, Byron E., 14 February 1964, University of Illinois: Part One - Overcoming Barriers

This was a letter from a student with a disability. We used this in the Heart of the Story.

Chamberlain, Craig. “Living Potential, Not Limitation, Always Nugent's Goal.” ILLINOIS, 11 Nov. 2015, blogs.illinois.edu/view/6231/277095.

This source helped us understand what Timothy Nugent was trying to accomplish and what means he took to do so. We used this in our Heart of the Story and build up.

Davis, Kirk Introduce Gold Medal Resolution Honoring Timothy Nugent "Father of Accessibility" on 25th Anniversary of ADA. Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc, Washington, 2015. elibrary, http://ezproxy.kcls.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com/elibrary/document/1699538860?accountid=46.

This primary source taught us about the different types of achievements that Timothy Nugent accomplished. We used this article in our Heart of the Story as a reference to what exactly Timothy Nugent did.

Dawling, Emily. “The Revolutionary Wheelchair Rising to a Challenge.” BBC Future, BBC, 8 Feb. 2018, https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180208-the-revolutionary-wheelchair-rising-to-a-challenge.

This source was on the new wheelchair inventions such as the stair climbing wheelchairs; Timothy Nugent’s advocacy helped inspire people and alert them that people with disabilities needed inventions. This helped us in our long-term impact to show how Timothy Nugent inspired others to take action.

"Disabled (1979)." World Book Inc, Chicago, 2015. elibrary, http://ezproxy.kcls.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com/elibrary/document/1972118005?accountid=46.

This primary source was a book about the history of accessibility for people with disabilities. We used this in our Heart of the Story and Short-term Impact as a reference to the timeline in which the events came in and how they were achieved.

“DRES Exhibit Part 1: Overcoming Barriers.” DRES Exhibit Part 1: Overcoming Barriers | University of Illinois Archives, https://archives.library.illinois.edu/guides/disability/exhibit/part1.php.

This source contained images of wheelchair basketball, the accessibility program at the University of Illinois, and letters. We used this primary source for images and reference to how Timothy Nugent accomplished his tasks.

Harkin Promotes Wheelchair Accessible Taxis for New York City. Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc, Washington, 2011. elibrary, http://ezproxy.kcls.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com/elibrary/document/849519816?accountid=46.

This primary source was helpful in helping us identify how Timothy Nugent has impacted people today, in the modern world. Harkin is an advocator for people with disabilities and is comparable to a modern version of Timothy Nugent. We used this in our Long-Term impact.

“Illinois Pioneers with Tim Nugent.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 2 Oct. 2013, www.pbs.org/video/illinois-pioneers-tim-nugent/.

This was an interview with Dr. Timothy Nugent done by PBS and the University of Illinois. This helped us understand more about what Timothy Nugent did to help people with disabilities, his background and motive, and how the public viewed the people with disabilities. This helped us in all the sections.

“Part One: Overcoming Barriers.” University of Illinois Archives, 25 Mar. 2016, https://archives.library.illinois.edu/gaining-momentum-dres/part-one-overcoming-barriers/.

This primary source provided us with pictures, transcripts, and other documents. We used this for our Heart of the Story as a reference to Timothy Nugent’s accomplishments.

Publicity for a Wheelchair Basketball Game, 1949, Part One - Overcoming Barriers, University of Illinois

This was a photograph of a Gizz Kids advertisement. This helped us get a perspective on how the Gizz Kids operated and we used this in the Heart of the Story.

Rehabilitation Center, 1950, University of Illinois: Part One - Overcoming Barriers

This was a picture of the wheelchair ramps at the University of Illinois, implemented by Timothy Nugent. We used this in the Heart of the Story.

“Seattle, Washington Jobs 1120 Jobs.” Jobs in Seattle • Disabled Person, https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/locations/wa-seattle?page=2.

This primary source showed us what jobs were available for people with disabilities. We used this in our long term impact.

Serio, Steve. Personal Interview. 14 December 2019.

This interview helped us understand that it is better to think of people with disabilities as what they can do not what they cannot. We used this for our long-term impact, as to show how a person with a disability has overcome this world that was not made for him.

“Thinking About Illinois.” Thinking About Illinois | Disability Resources & Educational Services - University of Illinois, http://disability.illinois.edu/thinking-about-illinois.

This primary source was used to develop a better understanding of the Disability Resources and Educational Services at the University of Illinois. This was a program developed by Timothy Nugent. We used this in the Long-Term impact.

US Census Bureau Public Information Office. “Nearly 1 in 5 People Have a Disability in the U.S., Census Bureau Reports - Miscellaneous - Newsroom - U.S. Census Bureau.” Nearly 1 in 5 People Have a Disability in the U.S., Census Bureau Reports - Miscellaneous - Newsroom - U.S. Census Bureau, 19 May 2016, https://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/miscellaneous/cb12-134.html.

This primary source had a lot of statistics that helped us better understand how many people Timothy Nugent and other

advocators/laws helped. We used this for our long-term impact and also just to get some background on this topic.

YouTube, Lincoln Academy of Illinois, 11 Sept. 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXicE_1BMos.

This interview with Timothy Nugent conducted by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois had information on how Timothy Nugent felt about is work and an in-depth perspective. This helped us in our heart of the story.

Youtube, University of Illinois, 22 Sept. 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGqzYdysVSc.

This documentary included interviews with Timothy Nugent and other people related to his work. We used this for our Heart of the Story.

Wall, Allen F. Allen F. Wall Correspondence. 9 December 1967, University of Illinois: Part One - Overcoming Barriers

This letter helped us develop more understanding about what was happening in the 1950’s. We used this in the heart of the story.

“What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?” ADA National Network, 9 Jan. 2020, https://adata.org/learn-about-ada.

This article informed us on the different laws in the ADA. We used this in the Long-term impact.

Secondary Sources:

Administrator. “Tim Nugent - A Dedicated Life.” Wheelchair Sports Federation, 5 Mar. 2016, https://www.wheelchairsportsfederation.org/component/content/article/1-breaking-news/272-tim-nugent-a-dedicated-life.

This is a detailed source about what Timothy Nugent did for people with disabilities and what he did for the National Basketball Association. We used this in both our short-term and our long-term.

"Bits & Pieces." Palaestra, vol. 16, no. 2, Spring, 2000, pp. 52. elibrary, http://ezproxy.kcls.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com/elibrary/document/213195426?accountid=46

This magazine article about a disabled karate teacher who is still able to work and do his job well. It shows that handicapped people are still functional people. We used this in short-term.

Chamberlain, Craig. “Tim Nugent a Pioneer in Changing Life for People with Disabilities.” ILLINOIS, 12 Nov. 2015, https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/277535.

This source was about the stereotype that was laid on people with disabilities before the 1950’s and how Timothy Nugent sought to overcome that. We used this in our context and buildup as a reference to what the world was like for people with disabilities and the stereotypes they lived through.

Deal, Lucas. "Letter Late than Never; After 46 Years, U of I Grad Receives Wheelchair Basketball Honor." Pantagraph, 24 Jun 2005, pp. B1. elibrary, http://ezproxy.kcls.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com/elibrary/document/252571105?accountid=46.

This source described the story of a U of I Grad receiving the wheelchair basketball honor. We used this in our long-term effect, as it shows a modern wheelchair basketball player.

DePauw, Karen P. "A Historical Perspective of the Paralympic Games." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, vol. 83, no. 3, 2012, pp. 21-22,31. elibrary, http://ezproxy.kcls.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com/elibrary/document/931109983?accountid=46.

This source explains the history of the Paralympic Games. It shows how these games has evolved throughout the years. We used this article in our long-term aspect of our project.

Birnbaum, Josh. Dream Shot: The Journey to a Wheelchair Basketball National Championship. 2017.

This book provided us with pictures and information on wheelchair basketball. We used this in all parts of our project.

Hernandez-Cabal, Catalina, and Bethany Anderson. “National Accessibility Pioneers: Timothy Nugent and the Division of Rehabilitation Education Services.” University of Illinois Archives, 22 Feb. 2016, https://archives.library.illinois.edu/blog/national-accessibility-pioneers/.

This source was on the advocacy that Timothy Nugent did and his work for people with disabilities. This helped us get a better perspective on the context and heart of the story.

“Timothy Nugent.” National Wheelchair Basketball Association, University of Illinois, https://www.nwba.org/timothynugent

This article reflects on all the good deeds that Timothy Nugent has done to help people with disabilities. We used this article in our short-term effects and also our build up.

“Nugent, Timothy J. (1923-): University of Illinois Archives.” Nugent, Timothy J. (1923-) University of Illinois Archives, 2017, https://archon.library.illinois.edu/?p=creators/creator&id=2347.

This secondary source described how Timothy Nugent has helped shape the world to be more friendly and happy to accommodate for people with disabilities. We used this for our heart of the story, to show what exactly Timothy Nugent did (NWBA, University of Illinois accessibility, etc.).

Pate, Emily. “Tim Nugent Dies at 92, Following Life of Disability Rights Advocacy.” Rooted in Rights, 16 May 2019, https://rootedinrights.org/tim-nugent-dies-at-92-following-life-of-disability-rights-advocacy/.

This source was on Timothy Nugent’s life accomplishments after his death. We used this for our heart of the story.

Scanlon, Donna. "Americans with Disabilities Act 20th Anniversary" Library of Congress. 26 July 2010. Web. 31 October 2019. <https://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2010/07/americans-with-disability-act-20th-anniversary/>

This website explains the American Disability act, and how it has affected people with disabilities. We used this site in both our short-term effect and long-term effect.

Serene, Frank H. "Records Relating to Disabilities in NARA Holdings." National Archives. 19 September 2017. Web. 31 October 2019. <https://www.archives.gov/research/americans-with-disabilities/reference-info-paper.html>

This source explains the timeline of how technologies and the thoughts on people with disabilities has changed throughout the years. We used this source in both our long-term and call to action.

“Servicemen's Readjustment Act (1944).”Our Documents - Servicemen's Readjustment Act (1944), https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=76.

This secondary source was on the GI Bill, which was a bill that gave veterans from World War Two tuition subsistence, books and supplies, equipment, and counseling services. We used this in our Heart of the Story.